Ingredient Glossary
It’s what’s inside that counts. Learn more about the ingredients we use in our formulas.
It’s what’s inside that counts. Learn more about the ingredients we use in our formulas.
| WHAT IT IS | FUNCTION | WHERE IT COMES FROM | LEARN MORE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent, viscosity control | Fermented plant sugars | Works as a solvent and helps make the product thin enough to be pourable or able to be sprayed. |
| Alcohol alkoxylate | Rinse aid | Blend of plant-based & synthetic materials | Helps prevent filming and spotting from minerals in hard water. |
| Alcohol denatured | Solvent, viscosity control | Fermented plant sugars | Works as a solvent and helps make the product thin enough to be pourable or able to be sprayed. |
| Alcohol ethoxylate | Fragrance emulsifier | Biodegrades readily; derived from synthetic sources | Even though this ingredient comes from synthetic materials, it biodegrades readily and is non-toxic in use. |
| Alkyl polyglucoside | Surfactant | Plant oils & sugars | A general detergent that lifts away dirt and stains. |
| Amylase | Stain removal | Fermented plant sugars | Enzymes help break down stains which is great for your dirty laundry. This enzyme is produced by a fermentation process. |
| Bentonite | Fabric softener | Mineral | This natural clay helps soften fabrics. |
| Benzisothiazolinone | Preservative | Synthetic | Preservatives stop the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms in the product. Although it's a synthetic ingredient, it's completely biodegradable and safe for people. |
| Benzyl alcohol | Preservative | Blend of plant-based & synthetic materials | Preservatives stop the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms in the product. Although it's a synthetic ingredient, it's completely biodegradable and safe for people. |
| Butyl glucoside | Wetting agent | Made from plant sugars | A specialized ingredient that ensures that water evaporates from your plates after the dishwasher cycle has completed. |
| Calcium carbonate | Scrubbing aid | Naturally occurring chalk | Commonly found in chalk and limestone, calcium carbonate helps scrub away dirt and grime. |
| Calcium chloride | Thickener | Mineral | Calcium chloride is similar to table salt and helps thicken the product. |
| Candida bombicola/glucose/rapeseed oil ferment | Surfactant | Fermented from glucose & rapeseed oil | Yeast, sugar and oil are fermented to create a powerful surfactant. |
| Caprylyl/decyl glucoside | Surfactant | Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Capryl glucoside | Surfactant | Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Caprylyl/capryl glucoside | Surfactant | Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Carboxymethylcellulose | Anti-redeposition agent | Made from wood & plant fibers | Anti-redeposition agents help keep your clothes from looking grey or dingy by keeping the dirt in the water and not on your clothes. |
| Cellulase | Anti-pilling | Fermented plant sugars | Cellulase is an enzyme which helps reduce the possibility of pilling when your clothes are washed. |
| Citric acid | Optimizes pH | Fermented plant sugars | Used to adjust the pH and is completely biodegradable. |
| Citric acid solution | pH regulation | Fermented plant sugars | Used to adjust the pH and is completely biodegradable. |
| Coco-glucoside | Surfactant | Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Decyl/myristyl glucoside | Surfactant | Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Dipalmitoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate | Fabric softener | Blend of plant-based & synthetic materials | Provides softening and some static control for your laundry. |
| Dipropylene glycol | Solvent | Synthetic | Allows the solution to pull grease and stains off of the surface. |
| Disodium disilicate | Builder | Mineral | Controls water alkalinity, provides corrosion protection. |
| Ethanol | Degreasing solvent, drying, stability improving | Fermented plant sugars | Allows the solution to pull grease and stains off of the surface. |
| Fatty acids c12-18 | Anti-streak agent | Plant-based | Helps prevent streaking on smooth surfaces. |
| Fatty alcohol alkoxylate | Surfactant | Plant-based & synthetic blend | An effective low-foam grease and oil lifter that is well-suited for heavy duty needs. |
| Fragrance | Fragrance | Plant-based | Fragrances are a reminder of nature, and all potential allergens are voluntarily disclosed on the label. |
| Natural fragrance | Fragrance | Derived from plants or microbes | Fragrances are a reminder of nature, and all potential allergens are voluntarily disclosed on the label. |
| Glycerin | Humidity buffer, moisturizer, compatibilizer, mild solvent | Vegetable oils | A multifunctional ingredient that is derived from vegetable oils. |
| Hydrogen Peroxide (6.75%) | Non-chlorine bleach | Made by bubbling air through water with a catalyst | Gentle, color-safe bleach that whitens and brightens with a low impact on the environment. |
| Lactic acid | pH regulation | Fermented plant sugars | Used as a pH regulator to make gentle formulas. |
| L-aspartic acid | Water softener | Fermented plant sugars | This softens water by binding with calcium and magnesium molecules and allowing the active ingredients to do their job. |
| Laureth-7 (ethoxylated coconut oil) | Surfactant | Fermented plant sugars | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Lauryl ethoxylate | Surfactant | Coconut & other plant-based oils | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Lauryl glucoside | Surfactant | Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Lauryl/myristyl glucoside | Surfactant | Plant sugars & oils such as coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Linalool | Fragrance | Naturally occurring in plants | Ecover fragrances are a reminder of nature, and all potential allergens are voluntarily disclosed on the label. |
| Linum usitatissimim seed oil | Moisturizing | Flaxseed oil | Helps to condition your floors and surfaces. |
| Lipase | Stain removal | Fermented plant sugars | Enzymes help break down stains which is great for your dirty laundry. This enzyme is produced by a fermentation process. |
| Magnesium chloride | Viscosity regulator | Mineral | This mineral-based ingredient is used to thicken some of our liquid products, making the product easier to use. |
| Metasilicate | pH corrector and corrosion inhibitor | Mineral | This is a readily abundant mineral used to maintain the correct pH level in your washing machine. |
| Methylisothiazolinone | Preservative | Synthetic | Preservatives stop the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms in the product. Although it's a synthetic ingredient, it's completely biodegradable and safe for people. |
| Phenoxyethanol | Antioxidant | Synthetic | This limits the oxidation of other ingredients in the formula. It is safe for people, has low skin and eye irritation and biodegrades readily. |
| Potassium cocoate | Surfactant | Coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Potassium oleate | Surfactant and foam control | Made from plant-based oleic acid | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Protease | Stain removal | Fermented plant sugars | This enzyme helps improve stain removal by breaking down protein and starch-based stains like blood and egg. |
| Sodium bicarbonate | pH regulator and water softener | Mineral | This softens water by binding with calcium and magnesium molecules and allowing the active ingredients to do their job. |
| Sodium carbonate | Water softener | Mineral | This softens water by binding with calcium and magnesium molecules and allowing the active ingredients to do their job. |
| Sodium carbonate peroxide | Alkalinity booster and oxidizer | Mineral | Peroxide is not toxic if ingested or comes into contact with skin, and it disperses safely in the environment. |
| Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate | Non-chlorine bleach | Soda ash & hydrogen peroxide | Gentle, color-safe bleach that whitens and brightens with a low impact on the environment. |
| Sodium chloride | Viscosity regulator | Mineral | Sodium chloride is the scientific name for table salt. Salt regulates the thickness of the product and keeps the other ingredients stable. |
| Sodium citrate | Water softener | Made from plant sugars | This softens water by binding with minerals and allowing the active ingredients to do their job. |
| Sodium gluconate | Water softener | Fermented plant sugars | This softens water by binding with minerals and allowing the active ingredients to do their job. |
| Sodium laureth sulfate | Surfactant | Plant oils such as coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Sodium lauryl sulfate | Surfactant | Plant oils such as coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Sodium metasilicate | pH corrector | Mineral | This comes from a widely abundant mineral. Its job is to maintain the correct pH level in your washing machine. |
| Sodium percarbonate | Bleaching agent | Mineral | Percarbonate is an oxidizing bleach without the environmental effects of some bleaching agents. |
| Sodium polyaspartate | Water softener and dispersant | Fermented plant sugars | Controls hard water effects during cleaning and helps to suspend soil. Non-toxic to skin and readily biodegradable. |
| Sodium polyitaconate | Water softener and dispersant | Fermented plant sugars | Controls hard water effects during cleaning and helps to suspend soil. Non-toxic to skin and readily biodegradable. |
| Sodium disilicate | Builder | Mineral | Controls water alkalinity, provides corrosion protection. |
| Sodium silicate | pH corrector and corrosion inhibitor | Mineral | This comes from a widely abundant mineral and is used to maintain the correct ph level in your washing machine. |
| Sodium sulfate | Improves surfactant activity | Mineral | Improves the efficiency of a powder, allowing you to use smaller quantities. |
| Sorbic acid | Preservative | Synthetic | Preservatives stop the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms in the product. Although it's a synthetic ingredient, it's completely biodegradable and safe for people. |
| Sorbitan sesquicaprylate | Surfactant | Sorbitol & plant oils such as coconut oil | Surfactants do most of the hard work to remove the dirt and grime from your clothes, dishes and surfaces. |
| Sorbitol | Tablet binding agent | Made from plant sugars | This is a sugar-derived alcohol used to bind the ingredients together in our dishwasher tablets. |
| Subtilisin | Stain removal | Fermented plant sugars | Enzymes help break down stains which is great for your dirty laundry. This enzyme is produced by a fermentation process. |
| TAED | Bleach activation | Synthetic | Tetra acetyl ethylene diamine, or TAED, helps our bleaching agents to be effective at lower temperatures. |
| Trisodium citrate dihydrate | Water softener | Made from plant sugars | This softens water by binding with minerals and allowing the active ingredients to do their job. |
| Water (aqua) | Solvent | Deionized water | Water is an excellent solvent and helps all of the other ingredients do their job. |
| Xanthan gum | Thickener | Fermented plant sugars | This natural thickener comes from fermentation of plant sugars. |
| Zeolite | Water softener | Mineral | This softens water by binding with minerals and allowing the active ingredients to do their job. |
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